Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Tucson, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Tucson using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.0/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 968 W Irvington Rd Tucson, AZ 85714
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, American (Traditional)
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#29. Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (636 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 N Stone Ave Tucson, AZ 85705
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Gardens, American (Traditional)
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#28. Angry Crab Shack & BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (451 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1365 W Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85745
- Categories: Seafood, Barbecue, Cajun/Creole
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#27. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4421 N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ 85705
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#26. BrushFire BBQ
- Rating: 3.5/5 (445 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2745 N Campbell Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Barbecue
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#25. Hideout Steakhouse & BBQ - Tucson
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 5475 S Calle Santa Cruz Ste 101 Tucson, AZ 85706
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue
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#24. The Horseshoe Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7713 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85710
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, Chicken Wings
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#23. C.I. Chu's Mongolian Barbeque
- Rating: 3.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4540 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85711
- Categories: Mongolian, Barbecue
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#22. The Blind Pig
- Rating: 3.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 943 E University Blvd Ste 115 Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Bars, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#21. DRE'S SeaFood and BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: Tucson, AZ 85716
- Categories: Barbecue, Seafood, Food Trucks
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#20. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 3.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 E Ajo Way Tucson, AZ 85713
- Categories: Barbecue
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#19. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 170 S Wilmot Rd Tucson, AZ 85711
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#18. Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3645 W Starr Pass Blvd Tucson, AZ 85745
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars
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#17. BBQ RUSH
- Rating: 3.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Tucson, AZ 85701
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#16. Taegukgi
- Rating: 4.0/5 (281 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6118 E Speedway Blvd Unit 152 Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Seafood
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#15. Silver Saddle Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (734 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 E Benson Hwy Tucson, AZ 85713
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, Barbecue
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#14. BBQ Rush Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5151 S Country Club Rd Tucson, AZ 85706
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Cupbop - Korean BBQ in a Cup
- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4811 E Grant Rd Tucson, AZ 85712
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean, Asian Fusion
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#12. Two Boots BBQ Shop
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 1830 S Park Ave Tucson, AZ 85713
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue
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#11. Mr K's BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6302 S Park Ave Tucson, AZ 85706
- Categories: Barbecue
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#10. Charly's BBQ & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1974 w bellagio dr Tucson, AZ 85746
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#9. Kens Hardwood Barbecue
- Rating: 4.5/5 (279 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5250 E 22nd St Tucson, AZ 85711
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Holy Smokin Butts BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6940 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85710
- Categories: Barbecue
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#7. Hungry Kepuha
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: Tucson, AZ 85747
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Guamanian
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#6. Smokey Mo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (584 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2650 N 1st Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#5. BBQ4U
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: Catering Tucson, AZ 85705
- Categories: Barbecue, Street Vendors
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#4. Pin-Up Pastries
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Tucson, AZ 85745
- Categories: Desserts, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#3. Kiss Of Smoke BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 663 S Plumer Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
- Categories: Barbecue
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#2. Biggie Boy BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Tucson, AZ 85716
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#1. The Mobile Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 160 S Scott Ave Tucson, AZ 85701
- Categories: Food Trucks, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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